December weather forecastDixmont, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Dixmont, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Temperature
Dixmont observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Dixmont, in December, during 9.7 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.1 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dixmont, during December, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 42.32" (1075mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Dixmont, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Dixmont, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dixmont, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Dixmont, ME
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Dixmont, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 3.27"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Dixmont, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dixmont, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 7.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dixmont, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dixmont, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dixmont, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Dixmont, ME
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Dixmont, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Dixmont, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
